A TEENAGE goalkeeper is on standby to make his Liverpool debut, almost 15 years to the day since his father died at Hillsborough.

Paul Harrison was four when his father, Gary, was among the 96 Liverpool fans killed during the FA Cup semi-final on April 15, 1989.

His uncle Stephen, 31, was also a victim.

But the fates have conspired to give Paul a chance of making the Liverpool squad for tomorrow's match against Fulhamat Anfield.

With Reds keeper Chris Kirkland injured, Paul has been promoted to third choice.

But current second choice stopper Patrice Luzi suffered a hand injury playing for the reserves on Tuesday and if he fails to recover Paul will be on the bench.

Today, Paul's mother Karen said she was amazed at how events were conspiring at such a poignant time in the year.

She said: "It is unbelievable. Earlier this year Paul was told that he would not be being kept on by the club when his contract runs out in June.

"He was heartbroken when he was told.

"But now it looks like he could be involved on Saturday, which would be amazing considering all the things that have had to happen for it even to be a possibility.

"The only thing is Paul loves Patrice and he doesn't want him to be injured.

"But whether Paul is on the bench or not doesn't really matter because we are really proud of him whatever happens."

Paul and Karen, from Belle Vale, went to the cemetery to visit Gary's grave and yesterday they joined thousands for a service on the Kop remembering the victims of Britain's worst ever football tragedy.

For Paul, 19, turning out for the first team at his beloved Anfield would be a dreamcome true.

He said: "I've been a fan for as long as I can remember.

"My dad died at Hillsborough when I was four but once I was old enough my grandad started taking me to the match. My dad would be very proud of me and that's one of the main things that spurs me on.

"I was so young when he died, I didn't really know him too well but I have special memories of him.

"He used to watch Liverpool all the time and was a season ticket holder."

Trevor Hicks, the outgoing chairman of the Hillsborough Families Support Group, said it would be particularly poignant if Paul makes the Liverpool squad so close to the anniversary of the tragedy.

He said: "Obviously, we want the best goalkeeper to play because we need him.

"But from the families' point of view it would be fitting if Paul did play some part, especially at this time of year."